Qualified Bus Driver - Ardrossan

Salary

£14 per hour

Earn £500 of Your £2,500 Joining Bonus After Just 4 Weeks with Stagecoach!

Join Stagecoach as a qualified bus driver and get your career moving with a fantastic £2,500 joining bonus! You’ll receive £500 after a 4-week qualifying period, £1,000 after 12 months, and a further £1,000 after 24 months. There’s no better time to join, especially with that extra boost just before Christmas!

If you’re a skilled driver looking for a rewarding career with great benefits, long-term opportunities and a supportive team, we’d love to have you on board.

Apply today and start driving your future forward with Stagecoach!

Depot: ARDROSSAN

Hourly rate: £14.00 (increasing to £14.50 in Feb 2026)

We’re looking for skilled, friendly, and reliable drivers to join our team at Ardrossan depot. You’ll play a vital role in keeping our communities connected – safely, smoothly, and with great service.

What’s in it for you:

• £2,500 signing on bonus!! (subject to terms and conditions)
• Competitive hourly pay – £14 per hour
• Annual earnings starting at £28,392 based on a 39hr week with overtime available.
• Ongoing CPC training & career progression
• Free travel, pension, 33 days paid holiday & discounts with our partners
• Modern, sustainable fleet & supportive team environment

Why Stagecoach?
We don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers with purpose. Whether you're staying behind the wheel or aiming to progress to roles such as Inspector, Lead Driver, Instructor or into management roles, we’ll help you grow.

What you’ll do:

• Drive safely and confidently
• Deliver great journeys & customer service
• Be a friendly, trusted presence on the road
• Work early mornings, evenings, weekends – flexibly

What you’ll need:

• A valid PCV licence
• Aged 18+ with the right to work in the UK
• A calm, professional driving style
• A people-first attitude and team spirit

Ready to take the next step in your driving career?

Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today. We can’t wait to welcome you on board!

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. We also live by our five values across Stagecoach;

We plan for the future,

We do the right thing,

We are stronger together,

We are down to earth,

We support communities.

£2,500 Signing-On Bonus

This sign on incentive is for experienced drivers joining the company with a full PCV licence, that they have held for a minimum of 12 months and a valid CPC qualification, and is subject to meeting performance criteria.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Ardrossan Depot Harbour Road Ardrossan KA22 8BZ